15 Days Experience Egypt Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise and Red Sea
Fifteen days across Cairo, Alexandria, a three-night Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor and Hurghada, with a private Egyptologist and included transfers.
At a glance
- Length
- 15 days · 14 nights
- Departs
- Daily
The short answer
15 Days Experience Egypt Tour is a 15-day multi-day tour covering Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, a Nile cruise to Luxor, and Hurghada in Egypt, operated by Discovery Tours Egypt.
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Snapshot
Good to know
- Duration
- 15 Days / 14 Nights
- Travel style
- Private Guided Multi-Day Tour
- Accommodation
- 5-Star Hotels & 5-Star Deluxe Nile Cruise
- Operated by
- Discovery Tours Egypt
- Destinations
- Cairo · Giza Plateau · Saqqara · Alexandria · Aswan · Abu Simbel · Kom Ombo · Edfu · Luxor · Hurghada · Red Sea
- Includes
- Meet and assist service · Private air-conditioned transfers · Domestic flights Cairo-Aswan and Hurghada-Cairo · Egyptologist guides · Entrance fees to listed sights · 5 nights Cairo hotel · 3 nights deluxe Nile cruise · 2 nights Luxor hotel · 4 nights Hurghada hotel · Snorkeling excursion · Quad safari · Service charges and local taxes
- Best for
- First-time visitors · History enthusiasts · Couples · Families with older children · Travelers wanting a mix of monuments and the Red Sea
- Guide languages
- English
Best time to go
The most comfortable time for this itinerary is typically October to April, when daytime temperatures in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan are milder and sightseeing is easier. June to August is very hot in Upper Egypt, especially Luxor and Aswan, while Hurghada remains beach-friendly year-round. Ramadan and major public holidays can affect opening hours, meal timing, and traffic, so schedules may need adjustment.
- Licensed Egyptian tour operator
- Egyptologist guides on scheduled sightseeing days
- Private air-conditioned transfers throughout the itinerary
- Domestic flights arranged as part of the tour package
- Meet-and-assist service at all destinations
- Entrance fees to listed sites included
- 24/7 on-the-ground travel coordination during the trip
- Accommodation and cruise segments arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt with third-party suppliers
02 Overview
A first look
By 7 am the Giza Plateau's limestone is still cool beneath your shoes, and the profile of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure reads against clear sky as the first light sharpens their edges. Later, the air changes from Nile dust to sea salt when you swap temples for coral flats off Hurghada, and between those contrasts you spend slow mornings with tomb reliefs and late afternoons on a three-night cruise between Aswan and Luxor.
We arrange all transfers and flights, and our Egyptologists lead the scheduled visits; unlike brief packaged cruises, this itinerary includes full calls at Kom Ombo and Edfu, and we are a licensed Egyptian tour operator organising every on-the-ground detail.
Background
The facts
This 15-day Egypt itinerary combines Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Luxor, and Hurghada in a single land tour with domestic flights between Cairo, Aswan, Hurghada, and Cairo. The route begins in Cairo with the Giza Plateau and Saqqara, continues west to Alexandria, then flies south to Aswan for a cruise segment between Aswan and Luxor, before ending with Red Sea stays in Hurghada and a final Cairo sightseeing day.
The Cairo and Giza portion includes the Giza Pyramids Complex, the Great Pyramid area, the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara. Alexandria adds the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. These sites represent different periods of Egyptian and Greco-Roman history, from the Old Kingdom to the Hellenistic and Roman eras.
In Aswan, the itinerary covers the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple, with an optional excursion to Abu Simbel. The Nile cruise segment between Aswan and Luxor includes scheduled stops at Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple, followed by Luxor East Bank monuments such as Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, and West Bank sites including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
The final portion in Hurghada adds a Red Sea snorkeling excursion and a desert quad safari before returning to Cairo. The tour includes hotel accommodation, cruise accommodation, private transfers, entrance fees to the listed sights, and Egyptologist-guided sightseeing; international flights, visa fees, gratuities, and any pyramid interior or premium tomb tickets are excluded unless requested.
Named in this entry
Giza Pyramids Complex · Great Pyramid of Khufu · Great Sphinx · Saqqara Step Pyramid · Grand Egyptian Museum · Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa · Pompey's Pillar · Qaitbay Citadel · Bibliotheca Alexandrina · Aswan High Dam · Unfinished Obelisk · Philae Temple · Abu Simbel Temples · Kom Ombo Temple · Edfu Temple · Karnak Temple · Luxor Temple · Valley of the Kings · Hatshepsut Temple · Colossi of Memnon · Egyptian Museum · Cairo Citadel · Mohamed Ali Mosque · National Museum of Egyptian Civilization · Al Muizz Street · Khan El Khalili Bazaar
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Is this for you?
Yes, if
- This itinerary is suitable for travelers who want a comprehensive Egypt trip in one booking, especially first-time visitors, couples, and adults who enjoy archaeology, city sightseeing, and coastal time. It also suits travelers who are comfortable with a multi-city schedule, several transfers, and full-day guided excursions.
What lingers
- 01 Stand on the Giza Plateau to view Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure pyramids and visit Saqqara's Step Pyramid
- 02 Walk Alexandria sites, including Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- 03 Aswan visits: Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple and an optional Abu Simbel excursion
- 04 Three-night Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor with scheduled stops at Kom Ombo and Edfu
- 05 Luxor East Bank temples and West Bank necropolis visits, including the Valley of the Kings
- 06 Hurghada Red Sea snorkeling day and a desert quad safari for a contrasting seaside finish
Worth knowing
How this compares
Unlike short city-only tours, this itinerary combines major monuments, a Nile cruise segment, and Red Sea time in one route. Compared with standard cruise packages, it includes more land sightseeing in Cairo and Alexandria plus full visits to Luxor East Bank and West Bank sites. Compared with group coach tours, it is arranged with private air-conditioned transfers and Egyptologist-guided excursions.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
15 Days / 14 Nights · Cairo · Giza Plateau · Saqqara · Alexandria · Aswan · Abu Simbel
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Choose your comfort level
Prices are per person in USD, from 2 people sharing a double room, including accommodation. Prefer to arrange your own hotels? See the land-only option below.
Comfort
from $4,350 ppClassic
from $4,570 ppPrestige
from $6,410 ppLuxury
from $11,255 ppLand only — no accommodationfrom $3,060 pp
Tour, transfers and guiding only; you arrange your own hotels and the Nile cruise.
Indicative rates only – pricing and departure fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
Bundled in
- Domestic flight
- Private transfer
- Group Egyptologist
- All entry tickets
- Abu Simbel extension
- Red Sea extension
- Full board
- Soft drinks
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Meet and assist service at all destinations
- 5 nights accommodation at a 5-star hotel in Cairo
- 3 nights accommodation on a 5-star deluxe cruise between Aswan and Luxor
- 2 nights accommodation at a 5-star hotel in Luxor
- 4 nights accommodation at a 5-star hotel in Hurghada
- Domestic flights: Cairo to Aswan, and Hurghada to Cairo
- All transfers by private air-conditioned cars
- Egyptologist guides during all scheduled tours
- Entrance fees to the sights mentioned in the itinerary
- Safari tour by quads in Hurghada
- Snorkeling excursion on the Red Sea
- All service charges and local taxes
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Any optional tours and activities not listed in the itinerary
- Egypt entry visa
- Tipping and gratuities for guides and drivers
- Pyramid interior tickets (Khufu, Khafre) and premium tombs such as Tutankhamun or Seti I, unless specifically requested
Tailor it
Make it yours
The itinerary can usually be adjusted as a private tour with more time at key monuments, extra nights in Cairo or Hurghada, or optional visits such as Abu Simbel if not already chosen. Meal plans, room categories, and sightseeing pacing can also be modified, and the tour can be shortened or extended depending on travel dates and interests.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Accessibility
Who can join this
This 15-day itinerary involves extended walking on uneven ancient stone, loose sand at archaeological sites, and stairways with no handrails at some temples and tombs. Transfers use private air-conditioned cars; some short tender boat transfers occur on the Nile cruise segment and at Philae, which require stepping up and down. Many sites, including the Valley of the Kings and certain tombs, have narrow passageways and steep steps that are not suitable for standard wheelchairs. We can arrange wheelchair-accessible vehicles for road transfers where local roads permit, but site access may still be limited. Please tell us about mobility needs when you book so we can plan alternatives, allow extra time, and arrange assistance where possible. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we advise packing a collapsible travel wheelchair or mobility aid if the guest requires easier walking over cobbles and sand.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport with at least six months remaining
- Sunscreen SPF50+, sunglasses and a wide-brim hat
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Lightweight daypack and reusable water bottle
- Copies of travel documents and emergency contact list
- Medication and a basic first-aid kit
- Swimwear and reef-safe sunscreen for the Red Sea
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for daytime heat
- Long sleeves and trousers for sun protection and mosque visits
- Covered shoulders and knees for temples and mosques
- A warm layer for cooler desert and early-morning starts
- Sturdy closed shoes for archaeological sites
Children & families
Minimum age for this itinerary is six years. Child prices are available for ages 6–11 on request, usually at a reduced rate when sharing with two adults; infants under two are priced separately. Strollers are practical in modern hotel lobbies and paved Cairo streets, but many archaeological sites have uneven ground and steps where a stroller is impractical. Hotels we arrange can request cots or high chairs, but these are supplied by the hotel and cannot be guaranteed until confirmed; tell us your child requirements when you book.
The morning of
Meeting point & timing
- Where
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Arrivals Hall Map
On the ground
Your route
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
This tour uses private air-conditioned cars for road transfers, scheduled domestic flights between Cairo and Aswan and between Hurghada and Cairo, and a three-night Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor with scheduled stops at Kom Ombo and Edfu. We work with regularly contracted local suppliers and Egyptologists to preserve local employment on every itinerary. We encourage small-group touring rather than large coaches, and we do not run mass coach day tours on this route; that reduces fuel consumption per guest on shorter road transfers. Hotels and the cruise operator are independent suppliers; when possible we prioritise partners that source food locally and employ local staff. For excursions such as the Red Sea snorkeling, partners follow reef-protection rules including no touching coral and using moorings instead of anchors when moorings are available. Guests can help by carrying a reusable water bottle and declining single-use plastics during the trip.
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Licensed local Egyptologists
ETAA-credentialed, on payroll
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Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
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Site preservation
We follow MoTA visitor caps and no-touch protocols
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Carbon-aware itineraries
Domestic flights only when train/road is impractical
· In summary
This tour includes 5 nights in Cairo, a 3-night Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor, 2 nights in Luxor, and 4 nights in Hurghada. It also includes private air-conditioned transfers, domestic flights, Egyptologist-guided sightseeing, and entrance fees to the listed sites.
The itinerary covers Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Alexandria, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor East Bank and West Bank, and Hurghada. Optional items not included are international flights, Egypt visa fees, gratuities, pyramid interior tickets, and premium tomb tickets unless requested.
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
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01 What is the duration of the '15 Days Experience Egypt Tour'?
This tour is 15 days and 14 nights, starting and ending in Cairo. It includes five nights in Cairo, three nights on a Nile cruise, two nights in Luxor, and four nights in Hurghada. -
02 What is included in the tour price?
The tour includes meet and assist services, 14 nights of 5-star accommodation, domestic flights, private air-conditioned transfers, Egyptologist guides, entrance fees to scheduled sights, a quad safari, and a Red Sea snorkeling excursion. -
03 What is not included in the '15 Days Experience Egypt Tour'?
International flights, Egypt entry visas, optional tours, tipping for guides and drivers, and tickets for pyramid interiors or premium tombs like Tutankhamun's are not included. -
04 What are the accommodation standards for this tour?
Accommodation is provided in 5-star hotels in Cairo, Luxor, and Hurghada, and on a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise ship between Aswan and Luxor. These are carefully selected by our team. -
05 Is this tour suitable for families with children?
Yes, this tour can be suitable for families. The itinerary includes varied activities, from ancient sites to Red Sea relaxation, which can appeal to different age groups. Please advise us of your children's ages for specific recommendations. -
06 What should I wear and bring for this 15-day tour?
We recommend light, breathable clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and high-SPF sunscreen. Modest dress, covering shoulders and knees, is advised for religious sites. Bring a reusable water bottle. -
07 What are the physical demands or accessibility considerations for this tour?
The tour involves walking on uneven ancient terrain, climbing steps at temples and tombs, and early starts. While transfers are private, some sites have limited accessibility for wheelchairs. Please contact us to discuss specific mobility needs. -
08 When is the best time of year to take this 'Experience Egypt Tour'?
The cooler months from October to April are generally best for sightseeing in Egypt, offering more comfortable temperatures. The Red Sea is enjoyable year-round, though summer months (June-August) can be very hot for inland sites. -
09 How are transfers and sightseeing tours arranged?
All transfers are by private, air-conditioned cars with our drivers. Sightseeing tours are led by our licensed Egyptologist guides, ensuring a personalised experience. We do not operate large group coach tours. -
10 Does this tour include a visit to Abu Simbel?
Yes, this itinerary includes a dedicated visit to the Temples of Abu Simbel on Day 5. You will travel from Aswan to experience these impressive rock-cut temples.
If plans change
Cancellation
- More than 30 days
- Full refund less a £50 admin fee
- 15–30 days
- 50% refund
- Within 14 days
- No refund – date changes considered case by case
Last updated 4 July 2026 Product ID: TOU-CAI-991532
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